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Universal Voting
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Tuesday, April 12, 6–7 p.m. ET
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American voters turned out in record numbers in 2020, with a 13 percent jump from 2016. Even so, we lag behind many other democracies — including Belgium, Sweden, Australia, Uruguay, and South Korea. How would our country be transformed if we did away with arguments over voting rights and instead committed to an election process where every citizen not only has the right to vote, but a requirement to do so?
Twenty-six countries require participation in their elections. In 100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting
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, co-authors E.J. Dionne and Miles Rapoport argue that the United States should follow in their footsteps. After all, Americans are required to pay taxes and serve on juries. Join us for a conversation with the authors and New York City Council Member Alexa Avilés about universal voting and how to implement it.
Speakers: E.J. Dionne, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution; Columnist, Washington Post; Co-author, 100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting // Miles Rapoport, Senior Practice Fellow in American Democracy, Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, Harvard Kennedy School; Co-author, 100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting // Moderator: Alexa Avilés, Member (District 38), New York City Council
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Drawing the Line: How Redistricting Impacts Latino Communities
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Multiple Dates
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Hispanic Federation and the Brennan Center are co-hosting a series of discussions with updates on the redistricting process in North Carolina, Florida, Texas, and Georgia. Panelists discuss the impact that the new maps will have on the Latino community, upcoming elections, and representation at all levels. You can watch the past events from North Carolina
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Texas: Thursday, April 7, 1 p.m. ET
Speakers: Michael Li, Senior Counsel, Democracy, Brennan Center // Lydia Camarillo, President, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project // Nina Perales, Vice President of Litigation, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund // Moderator: Ingrid Alvarez, Vice President for Policy and Strategic Engagement, Hispanic Federation
Georgia: Thursday, April 14, 11 a.m. ET
Speakers: Gigi Pedraza, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Latino Community Fund Georgia // Yurij Rudensky, Senior Counsel, Democracy, Brennan Center // Jackie Colón, Southeast Regional Director, NALEO Educational Fund // Jerry Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer, GALEO // Genny Castillo, Regional Engagement Director, Southern Economic Advancement Project // Moderator: Frankie Miranda, President & CEO, Hispanic Federation
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